Cardiac Monitor Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent required, must write clearly and legibly.
• Able to identify basic dysrhythmias.
• Successfully completes basic dysrhythmia course.
• Passes basic dysrhythmia test, given at UNITY HEALTH, with a score of at least 80%.
• An understanding of and willingness to follow infection control and safety guidelines is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in typing or computer skills is helpful but not required.
• Previous experience as a ward assistant, nursing assistant or in other patient related position desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes the central cardiac monitoring station, recognizing and documenting changes in cardiac rhythms and reporting major changes to nursing staff.
• Maintains safe alarm limits at all times on all monitors.
• Performs nonclinical nursing tasks for the Critical Care Unit.
• Acts as unit receptionist, demonstrating tact and discretion, protecting the confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Efficiently utilizes the supplies and equipment in the unit.
• Maintains telemetry and unit log books.
• Assures proper charging of unit equipment/supplies, when these items are used outside of the CCU.
• Sets priorities and organizes the work load on unit to facilitate the timely and effective delivery of patient services.
• Performs duties for direct patient care, which includes but is not limited to, assisting the patient with immediate needs and observing the patient’s status as directed by the nursing staff.
• Performs indirect patient care, which includes, but is not limited to, cleaning unit, patient areas and maintaining an environment which is neat and free of hazards.
• Performs clinical support responsibilities in which training and competence has been documented.
• Cross trains as a Health Unit Coordinator as needed.